How to Call Italy
From the USA
Make seamless calls to italy from usa directly from your browser. Outbound calls don’t require a dedicated number. To receive inbound calls, secure a unique US/Canada digital number ($2.14–$5/month).
Product facts
- Outbound: No dedicated number required.
- Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14–$5/month).
- No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
Product facts
- Outbound: No dedicated number required.
- Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14–$5/month).
- No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
4 Steps to Call Italy from the US
Dial 011
The exit code for the USA and Canada to dial internationally.
Dial 39
The country code for Italy.
Area Code
Dial the city code (e.g., 06). KEEP THE ZERO.
Phone Number
Dial the subscriber's phone number.
The "Leading Zero" Rule
Unlike calling the UK or France, when calling an Italian landline from the US, you MUST dial the zero in the area code.
Example for Rome: 011 39 06 12345678.
Popular City Codes
| City | Code | Example (from US) |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | 06 | 011 39 06... |
| Milan | 02 | 011 39 02... |
| Naples | 081 | 011 39 081... |
| Florence | 055 | 011 39 055... |
| Venice | 041 | 011 39 041... |
Time Difference
*Best time to call: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EST) / 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Italy)
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